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Oman mandates anti-money laundering compliance officers for gold and jewellery businesses

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has instructed licensed precious metals and valuable stones businesses to appoint a Compliance Officer to meet anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements.

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

MUSCAT – The directive applies to businesses involved in the trade of gold, jewellery, silver and gemstones, with the ministry urging establishments to immediately appoint a designated employee for compliance responsibilities.

The ministry said the move is part of efforts to ensure adherence to the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Law and called on companies to submit the details of their appointed Compliance Officer through the designated official channel.

Authorities warned that failure to comply with the requirement may result in legal consequences.

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